The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome back NYC-based contemporary dance powerhouse Ballet Hispánico on Tuesday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. There will be a free pre-performance talk from 6:45-7:15 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The talk will feature Johan Rivera, Artistic Associate & Rehearsal Director. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Service 1st Federal Credit Union.   Ballet Hispánico is the largest Latine/Latinx/Hispanic cultural organization in the U.S. and one of America’s Cultural Treasures. At the Weis Center, they will present a mixed repertoire program, designed to be enjoyed by audiences […]

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The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome a contemporary puppetry/shadow puppetry ensemble, Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North, on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. The runtime for the performance is 80 minutes without an intermission and is suggested for ages 7+. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Adriana Rojas and family in memory of Andrew. Song of the North is a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia, who must use all her strengths […]

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Note: All performances take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Concert Hall, unless otherwise noted. The Weis Center’s spring 2024 season kicks off on Tuesday, January 30 with a family-friendly performance of Hamid Rahmanian’s Song of the North, a large-scale, cinematic performance combining the manual art of shadow puppetry with projected animation to tell the courageous tale of Manijeh, a heroine from ancient Persia, who must use all her strengths and talents to rescue her beloved from a perilous predicament and help prevent a war. This epic love story employs a cast of 500 handmade puppets and a talented ensemble […]

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More info about their Weis Center performance on Thursday at 7:30 p.m.: https://www.bucknell.edu/life-bucknell/arts-performances/weis-center-performing-arts/2023-24-season/mariachi-herencia-de-mexico

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The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Mariachi Herencia de México on Thursday, November 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. This performance will include both traditional mariachi music and holiday favorites. Celebrate the holidays with “A Mariachi Christmas” featuring Mariachi Herencia de México. The Latin GRAMMY-nominated band performs Mexican and American Christmas favorites, including the group’s reimagined holiday hits “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas,” “Winter Wonderland,” and many more. Filled with music and holiday cheer, this colorful celebration of holiday traditions is perfect for the […]

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The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Okaidja Afroso back to the Weis Center on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. He will present a new project called “Jaku Mumor” that combines African oral tradition, percussion, guitar, dance and native language vocals. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Evangelical Community Hospital and the Class of 1953 Fund. Born into a family of musicians and storytellers in Kokrobite on the west coast of Ghana, Okaidja Afroso is a singer, guitarist, percussionist and dancer deeply connected to the musical traditions of the African Diaspora and […]

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The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will present singer-songwriter Alissa Moreno on Friday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. in the Weis Center Atrium. The performance is free and tickets are not required. The performance is co-sponsored with Bucknell Music Department Gallery Series. Alissa Moreno was born on a small Navajo reservation, grew up in Albuquerque, N.M., and studied vocal composition and performance at the College of Santa Fe. After moving to Los Angeles where she performed weekly at the Hotel Cafe, she co-wrote the Grammy-nominated hit “Every Day” for Rascal Flatts. She has a new song “Walking Blind” on […]

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The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Los Angeles-based contemporary dance ensemble BODYTRAFFIC on Thursday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. The performance is suggested for ages 10+. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Backyard Broadcasting.   BODYTRAFFIC uses the creative spirit of its Los Angeles home as a backdrop for delivering performances that inspire audiences around the globe to simply love dance. Since its founding in 2007 by Artistic Director Tina Finkelman Berkett, the company has held fast to its mission of championing contemporary dance, educating audiences, and inciting positive change. Its goal […]

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The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome Danish String Quartet on Sunday, November 5 at 4 p.m. at the Weis Center. The performance is sponsored, in part, by Teri MacBride and Steve Guattery. The Danish String Quartet celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022-23, and the Grammy-nominated quartet continues to assert its preeminence among the world’s finest string quartets. Formed when they were in their teens, the members are renowned for impeccable musicianship, sophisticated artistry, exquisite clarity of ensemble and, above all, an unmatched ability to play as one. Performances are characterized by a rare musical spontaneity, giving audiences […]

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The Weis Center for the Performing Arts will welcome world music ensemble La Banda Morisca on Friday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Weis Center. Comprised of musicians from Cadiz, Spain, with different professional backgrounds, La Banda Morisca’s music is a convergence of roots and traditional music and the desire to experiment and evoke the cultural heritage of ancient al-Andalus and the legacy it has left on the music performed in Andalusia, the Maghreb and the Middle East. Inspired by this Andalusí heritage and by the folkloric cannon of ballads, the sextet has developed a creative and unique repertoire […]

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